• ESPN and Uninterrupted, the digital media company founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, will debut an original series, More Than An Athlete, Nov. 20, exclusively on ESPN+. The eight-episode series follows James’ journey from basketball prodigy to global sports icon, businessman and philanthropist via the bonds of friendship and partnership among four men over more than two decades: James, Carter, Randy Mims and Rich Paul.

• The NFL and Mexico's President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed that the third game of the existing agreement signed in 2016 will be played in 2019 at Estadio Azteca. The date and time of the game will be determined in conjunction with the release of the 2019 NFL schedule next spring

• NBC Sports and the Premier League are partnering to present their second Premier League Mornings Live, scheduled to take place in New York on Saturday, Dec. 8. The event will include a turf pitch, the Premier League trophy, club mascots and special guests. The initial fan fest in September was attended by more than 2,000 on a rooftop overlooking the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

• Between now and Nov. 19, every use of #SaluteToService on Twitter will generate a $5 donation, up to $5 million, to the NFL’s military non-profit partners – including the Pat Tillman Foundation, TAPS, USO, Wounded Warrior Project and the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

October 19, 2018: Dr. Seuss’ How the The Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic book for kids of all ages, which has been turned into numerous animated and live-action versions on the big (Jim Carrey 2000) and small screen (the 1966 TV classic with Boris Karloff).

The campaign is from ESPN CreativeWorks in conjunction with Illumination and Universal Pictures.

The spots are running across ESPN platforms, with focus during NBA broadcasts, with support including digital and social media.

The spots find The Grinch, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, calling the NBA players on their cell phones and being his usual Grinch-nasty self.

In "The Grinch vs. JR Smith," Smith, who is eating lunch in the ESPN cafe in Bristol, Conn. — having already removed his shirt, as is his go-to move during championship parades and in other public places — when Grinch calls to talk about Game 1 of last season’s Finals against the Warriors.

In that game, Smith lost track of time and the score at the end of the fourth quarter. After grabbing a rebound with less that five seconds to play he dribbled toward mid-court instead of calling a timeout.

Time expired with the score tied, and the Warriors won in overtime, eventually taking the Championship series in four games

“JR, Grinch here. Let’s talk about last year’s Game ! Yikes.”

“Dude, it was last year,” says Smith, trying to be good-natured about it. “Let it go.”

“You’re right,” chides Grinch. “No turning back the clock now! Only time will tell . . . “ at which point Smith disconnects the call.

In "The Grinch vs. Draymond Green," Green gets his Grinch call at home, where he is rudely interpreted while watching an NBA game on his big screen TV.

Green wants to get back to the game, but Grinch annoyingly talks about how much he and the three-time NBA champ are alike: “You’re Green and grumpy and love talking trash . . . a lot! And you know how to get under someone’s skin.”

“I’m about to get under your skin,” growls Green.

Embiid is working out in "The Grinch vs. Joel Embiid" when Grinch calls to talk about Joel’s penchant for spending time on social media.

“How is my favorite Internet troll”? Grinch asks the Sixers center. “Is spending all day on social media part of the process? Maybe you’ll finally snag a date with that certain someone you’re always talking about,” a reference to Embiid’s crush on Rihanna.

“Lose my number,” says Embiid. And to make sure the message is clear, Embiid goes on Twitter and types, “@GrinchMovie, never call me again.”

The NBA-themed spots also include snippets of the movie’s lead song, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” with this version by Tyler the Creator and Danny Elfman.

Wonderful Pistachios, which has a multi-platform effort that includes two TV spots, Internet, social media, a billboard in New York’s Time Square and POP Grinch stand-ups.

“Wonderful Pistachios is the green icon of healthy snacking, so partnering with The Grinch, the green icon of the holidays, is the perfect opportunity to spread green holiday cheer to moviegoers everywhere,” Adam Cooper, vp-marketing for The Wonderful Co., said via the brand.

According to Stephanie Fryling, vp-merchandising, children’s books for Barnes & Noble,“Kids around the country love hearing Dr. Seuss’ tale of the Grinch who stole Christmas before his heart grew three sizes during the holidays, which is why we’re so excited to have these exclusive Grinch books, ornaments, and toys this holiday season.

“We think customers will love these special Dr. Seuss products, as well as the Kids’ section takeovers and displays in our stores.”

IHOP has limited-time food based on Grinch green, including pancakes and hot chocolate with green whipped topping, supported by TV ("Inspired by The Grinch"), Internet, social media and POP.

23AndMe genetic testing company has a campaign anchored by a TV spot, "Grinch's DNA Story."

Just Play hits retail and online this month with a series of toys and other Grinch products, including ornaments, plush, an advent calendar and a Who-ville playlet.

Clothing from various companies includes T-shirts, ugly Christmas sweaters, pajamas and wool caps.